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HelpTest Code Billings Clinic: 7149 Mayo: LENT Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Reporting Name
Enterovirus PCRPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Aiding in diagnosing enterovirus infections
This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization
Ordering Guidance
This test will detect enterovirus but will not differentiate viruses in this family or provide serotyping information.
Necessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Source information should include main anatomical site of collection.
Specimen Required
Submit a raw clinical sample (not a culture isolate) for enterovirus testing.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Sources: Pericardial, peritoneal
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
2. Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Swab
Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
Sources: Dermal, eye, rectal, genital, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, throat, nasal, or urethral
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) or similar viral transport media (M4 or M5) and Eswab
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Rectal swab must have no visible fecal matter
2. Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5)
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, pleural fluid, sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Body and Respiratory fluids: 0.5 mL; Spinal fluid: 0.3 mL; Swab: See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Calcium alginate-tipped swab Wood swab Transport swab containing gel Heat-inactivated specimen |
Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation
A positive result indicates the presence of enterovirus RNA in the specimen.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87498
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LENT | Enterovirus PCR | 93856-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SRC68 | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 80066 | Enterovirus PCR | 93856-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm